I recently bought a 1975 Hunter 25'. It came with the main and what he called the medium Jib if I remember right its got 110 written on it. It also came with two other sails. He called on a "sheet" ssaid it was for light wind? The other I cant remember. But they look like jibs and have 140 tack writtin on one and 170 tack on the other. What are these? When should I use them? How do I rig them? Thx.
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The 110 sail is the one sold with the boat,(use in heavy wind)(15-20) the 140 is for lighter wind 8-10 the 170 is a HUGE SAIL for the boat use it ONLY when it is really not blowing as it will be real hard to bring in with a lot of wind. In short, learn with the 110, then when you get the feel try the 140 (in lighter wind) and when you feel like a bad ass try the 170. The 170 CAN be dangerous as it will overtake the boat if you aren't experienced. be careful but have fun!!! Hope this helps, and glad to have a new sailor!! As far as rigging them I need to know if you have a roller furing or hanks.
The 110 sail is the one sold with the boat,(use in heavy wind)(15-20) the 140 is for lighter wind 8-10 the 170 is a HUGE SAIL for the boat use it ONLY when it is really not blowing as it will be real hard to bring in with a lot of wind. In short, learn with the 110, then when you get the feel try the 140 (in lighter wind) and when you feel like a bad ass try the 170. The 170 CAN be dangerous as it will overtake the boat if you aren't experienced. be careful but have fun!!! Hope this helps, and glad to have a new sailor!! As far as rigging them I need to know if you have a roller furing or hanks.
I wish
I wish I had roller furling but I dont. Im assuming they rig kinda like the 110?? Another question for you also. Im not to good at sailing downwind the only thing I can do really is set the mainsail, is the jib really a down wind sail? It fluffs eveytime I try to go down wind with it. Thx for your reply.
I wish I had roller furling but I dont. Im assuming they rig kinda like the 110?? Another question for you also. Im not to good at sailing downwind the only thing I can do really is set the mainsail, is the jib really a down wind sail? It fluffs eveytime I try to go down wind with it. Thx for your reply.
What I did ...
... when I bought my boat was to immerse myself in the abundant info available on sails on the internet. uksailmakers.com is a great site. By a copy of "The Annapolis Book of Seamanship" and when finished that get Chapman's. I had to educate myself on all aspects of this wonderful sport and spent a productive January and February. I wish you fair winds and calm seas. Wright Ellis s/v Whisky II
... when I bought my boat was to immerse myself in the abundant info available on sails on the internet. uksailmakers.com is a great site. By a copy of "The Annapolis Book of Seamanship" and when finished that get Chapman's. I had to educate myself on all aspects of this wonderful sport and spent a productive January and February. I wish you fair winds and calm seas. Wright Ellis s/v Whisky II
Hunter 25 Sails
I had a 1978 Hunter 25 Shoal Draft with both 'hank-on' 110 Jib and a 150 Genoa. The previous answers are substantially correct but your particular wind condition and proposed sailing direction should govern your sail selection. The 110 and a full mainsail will be the learning combination, particularly in winds from 10 knots and above. When you are used to the boat and the wind conditions you should try the 140 in medium light air, say 5-10 knots on a reach. As you gain confidence, again in winds under 10 knots, sheet in the 140 and head up from a reach to close reach, and finally sheet the boom on the main 3-6" below the centerline of the boat and trim the 140 Genoa in progressively tighter until you are just beginning to backwind the main for beating up wind. Obviously you will get a feel for how the boat will be healing more as you sheet in the sails and sail up wind and conversely will see how the sails need to be progressively let out as you sail from a reach to a broad reach and closer to a downwind angle. After you feel comfortable with the 140 and the full mainsail, try the 170 on a light air day, say 4-8 knots. This is predominantly a down wind 'drifter' and is typically not intended to be trimmed in tight to beat to windward. It does have it's place , but each of the jibs or Genoas are intended for a specific wind range. When you are first learning the feel of the boat, it might be appropriate to have more experienced crew to help out. You should have at least one crew member to help you raise or lower the 140, and maybe two crew for the 170 untill you feel more confident, but dangerous is too strong a word if you practice in light air. I loved my 25, had a lot of wonderful times and fond memories with my two sons starting when they were 8 and 10 years old. I hope you enjoy yours as much.
I had a 1978 Hunter 25 Shoal Draft with both 'hank-on' 110 Jib and a 150 Genoa. The previous answers are substantially correct but your particular wind condition and proposed sailing direction should govern your sail selection. The 110 and a full mainsail will be the learning combination, particularly in winds from 10 knots and above. When you are used to the boat and the wind conditions you should try the 140 in medium light air, say 5-10 knots on a reach. As you gain confidence, again in winds under 10 knots, sheet in the 140 and head up from a reach to close reach, and finally sheet the boom on the main 3-6" below the centerline of the boat and trim the 140 Genoa in progressively tighter until you are just beginning to backwind the main for beating up wind. Obviously you will get a feel for how the boat will be healing more as you sheet in the sails and sail up wind and conversely will see how the sails need to be progressively let out as you sail from a reach to a broad reach and closer to a downwind angle. After you feel comfortable with the 140 and the full mainsail, try the 170 on a light air day, say 4-8 knots. This is predominantly a down wind 'drifter' and is typically not intended to be trimmed in tight to beat to windward. It does have it's place , but each of the jibs or Genoas are intended for a specific wind range. When you are first learning the feel of the boat, it might be appropriate to have more experienced crew to help out. You should have at least one crew member to help you raise or lower the 140, and maybe two crew for the 170 untill you feel more confident, but dangerous is too strong a word if you practice in light air. I loved my 25, had a lot of wonderful times and fond memories with my two sons starting when they were 8 and 10 years old. I hope you enjoy yours as much.
Thx
Hey thx alot guys I really appreciate the info, definatley need to get schooled up on the terms I dont have any clue about reach and broad reach and all the other lingos. Ill get to researching. Thx a million!
Hey thx alot guys I really appreciate the info, definatley need to get schooled up on the terms I dont have any clue about reach and broad reach and all the other lingos. Ill get to researching. Thx a million!
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Ask some one that is experianced to go with you and try all points of sail. You'll have a blast and lean more than reading a book or this info board. Jim
Ask some one that is experianced to go with you and try all points of sail. You'll have a blast and lean more than reading a book or this info board. Jim
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